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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Clinton, & C„ Thursday, March 11, 1965 Co-Editors of College Paper Sam Waters of North Charleston and Merrie Stan- cill of Maryland (above) are oo-editors of The Blue Stocking, Presbyterian College newspaper. They be gan their duties at the beginning of the sceond semes ter and will serve until February of next year. FARMS and FOLKS By L. C. HAMILTON Cfemaon College Extension Information Specialist You put a farm together with dreams and sweat. If' you’re successful, you achieve a busi ness entity which has economic possibilities beyond the lifetime of the man who first dreamed it and labored for it. The late Ashton Head of Aiken county acquired an 800-acre farm by purchasing, during his lifetime, 8 or 10 tracts adjoining his father’s place. Often these purchases were made at great sacrifice, but he lived to consoli date his acreage, plant and man age it well, gnd to become one of the outstanding farmers and farm leaders of his county. Although we have the right to transfer our property, at death, to whomever we wish (within the law), we cannot say with any degree of certainty that the farm will not be broken up «nd de stroyed as a business entity aft er the owner’s death. To this particular point, Ash ton H&ad gave a great deal of thought. He reasoned that he could not, during his lifetime, hope to gain returns sufficient to pay for his efforts. He, there fore, began to make plans which would mire nearly assure that the farm would remain op erational after his death. Head began to tell his plan to his wife and daughters Louise and Virginia. After his death his wife would be provided with a house and income for comfort able living. Mrs. Head would have the income from the farm during her lifetime. At her death, the farm would be divided between the two daughters. Louise married Joe Babb, a Virginia businessman, and mov. ed to Orangeburg. Mr. Head died in 1968. Mrs. Head died three years later. At this point it may seem that Mr. Head’s dreams for trans ferring an operational farm to his two daughters may have been shattered. But Ashton Head had planned well. Joe Babb and Robert Holley, the two sons-in-law, had been carrier over the farm many times by Mr. Head — before his death. They were as thoroughly briefed on Mr. Head’s plans as were his daughters. “If you will be good to the land,’’ Head told them, “the land will be good to you.’’ Apparently they believed it. Joe Babb and his wife, formerly Louise Head, have moved from Virginia to Aiken. Although Babb has acquired other busi ness interests in Aiken, he told me this week the main reason for coming to South Carolina was the farm. Robert Holley and his wife Vir ginia are still living in Orange burg, but they are preparing their half of the farm fof opera tional farming again. Most of their week-ends are spent on the Aiken place. Until the Holleys and Babbs get their 400-acre farms ready for farming again, the land is “resting” in soil conserving corps and pine trees. W. A. Beasley, associate coun ty agent, says the land, is a soil bank contract, will be re leased in about 4 years. Equip ment already on the place is being cared for and new equip ment is being acquired. Pretty soon the old Head place will be bussing again under the management of Ashton Head’s decendants and their families. It is an example of orderly trans fer of farm property from the owner to his heirs. In addition to making a .will. Head communicated his desires to his children and their hus bands. Both the will and the communication were important to the success of the transfer. If you wish to transfer an oper ational farm to your heirs after your death, you will be helped by getting the little pamphlet, “What Wi(l Happen To Your Pro perty,” Information Leaflet No. 1, available at county agents’ offices. Mountville News MRS. MAUDE BRYSON John M:lS-n withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and down and prayed, “Fatter, if ttoa are willing, remove this cnp from me; nevertheless not my will bat thine, be done.” And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. (Lake 22:41-43. AST) A young couple lost their only son who was afflicted with an Inoperable tumor of the brain. They, and countless friends near and far, had prayed for his healing. The parents believed that God would restore the boy to health. But, relentlessly, death came at last. So great was their faith that the sorrowing parents did not lose heart. They were able to accept their son’s going as in keeping with God’s permissive will. They were thankful that, though phy sical healing was impossible,, spiritual healing had come to their son and them. They believed that God in granting them peace, was carrying much of their load of grief. PRAYER Oar Fatter, grant Thy peace this day to Thy children otto hie sick of sorrowing. Let them feel Thee near, remembering that In Jesus, Thy Son, Thoa hast experi enced haman suffering. Help them to relax by patting their trust in Thee and so find Thy strength and Joy. In J< day and saw this illustrated. Evidently there was an under standing mother in the house. The children had improvised a sort of tent house made from chairs, lumber, and a couple of bed sheets. They were having a wonderful time together with this simple equipment. On the yard, neglected, were one or two new bicycles and other manu factured toys. I have a grandson who would much prefer to play with a pair of pliers, screwdriver, and a hammer than with a whole room of mechanical toys. His father is a creative exponent of “do-it- yourself” skills. He maintains the equipment in his 7 own home, much of which he constructs himself. His little son follows his father about, asking and imi tating. - His father encourages him. There appears to be marked growth in the “doit-yourself” plan among our young married couples. I was amazed when going into a large store the other day to find how many “do-it- yourself” kits were available. I have seen them all the way from kits for use in wall-papering a room to kits for making a hi-fi set or even an electronic organ. Fathers who allow their sons to be with them in these do-it- yourself projects are not likely to have their children involved in acts of vandalism when they come into the teen-age. Many a'“mother could profit ably take her small daughter in the kitchen and let her help with some cooking of her own. It might mess up the kitchen, bat a messed up kitchen is better than a messed up life later. Parents, teach your children to be creative in their actions and positive in their thinking. By precept and ^example, teach your children to speak kindly of others rather Frustrated children grtrwap frustrated adults criticism often character Truly only creative In but also are helpful and to others. Sum it Ml up I Golden Rule: Do to others you would like to have them to you. IF YOU DON’T BRAD THE CHRONIGLR YOU DON’T GET L. Consult John L. Mimnaugh about this questiea: “A MERCANTILE age poMcy — my Hssaipowac policy —- 'this is great! Can this new MERCAN- T I L E policy Business Inte Comprehensive Crime coverage and Storekeep ers Liability at a 15% saving In premium?” BAILEY AGENCY ^ M. S. Bailey ft Son, Bankers, Building Dial Day 833-0681 — Night and Sunday 833-0323 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY God says to us, “I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you.” Evadne Scott Beebe (Wisconsin) Charles B. Bannister was in Georgia last week on business. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Nash, HI, and family of Florence, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Miller Sunday. Mr .and Mrs. Kenneth Young visited in Columbia last week end. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bryson drlng the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Turner of Columbia. Arthur B. Crisp of Elberton, Ga., visited his brother, Carl B. Crisp, Sunday. While here they visited Mrs. Carl Crisp who is a patient at Self Memorial hos pital in Greenwood. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Watts Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. James Burgess and son, Lee, of Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simpson, Jr., and family of Joanna. Mr. and Mrs. William Jones ol Charleston, Miss Elizabeth Jones of Beaufort, and Mrs. Joe Pratt of Clemson, visited their parents last Thursday, coming especially for the funeral of their cousin^ Miss Lizzie Bry son. Visiting Mrs. Rhett Bryson during the week-end were Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Blake, Mrs. Bill Hodard and Mrs. James Perrin of Greenwood. Mrs. Frank Young spent Sun day afternoon in Fountain Inn with her mother, Mrs. Aber crombie. Friends of E. E. Carter will Best News-Feature Coverage *4ndudin% . . . Talbert Wkd hii drily column • • • At Large m m Wn mttm about pooplo ..... You, your Migfcbor, bis Bdghbsr* As tttls things about ysopls. Aisfaf tbingi, tidbits of sparklt fcste. Obss lu b wttls a tsar bat all tbs ttas R is ngrtipf sad mftsrtuMfif •• nij Bob Abort oau writs ...•••• We f Sfofe Rates: By carriet or maU Throo lisrtts Six MsbI SA.M SIMS 13.96 $ 7JB $2.40 $ 12* fittYog tiut SI MO Writs Cfrfhtadon Dept., The State-Record Co., P. 0 Box 150, Columbia, 8. 0. be interested to know he is im proving after surgery at Self Memorial hospital in Green wood last Friday. His daughter, Mrs. Frances Ducker of Macon, Ga., and son, Philip Carter, of Spartanburg, were with him for several days. Mrs. Jimmie Counts and chil dren of Greenwood, spent an afternoon with Mrs. John Sim mons last week. News of Bonds Cross Roads MRS. N. A. SHOUSE Correspondent Shady Grove 4-H Club held its regular monthly meeting Tues day at Shady Grove clubhouse. Progress made on projects were discussed and plans made for at tending the last meeting of the Electric Club. MAXIE DUCKETT HI IS HONORED About ten little friends gath ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maxie Ducket Jr., to celebrate Maxie Ill’s birthday. The chil dren dressed in fancy hats with many colored balloons enjoyed a number of games. Maxie was presented with a number of gifts. Later they enjoyed cake, ice cream, cold drinks and potato chips. A number of friends of the community attended the funer al of J. J. Crapps near Lexing ton last Friday. Mr. Crapps was a former member of this sec tion and many sympathize with the members of the family still here which include four sons: Tillman, Felton, Tollie and Earle and one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Hunnicutt and a number of grandchildren. Mrs. Bessie Johnson honored her two sons Carol W. and James P. with St birthday dinner on Saturday night at her home. Among those enjoying the oc^ casion besides the families of James and Carol Johnson were: Mr. and Mrs. Earle Johnson and son Frank; Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Johnson and children Jackie and Debbie; and Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Shouse. A number of friends and rela tives of the community attended the funeral of Tom Atkins at Jo anna on Tuesday. Mr. Atkins formerly lived at Bonds Cross Road, his wife is the former Mo- zelle Franklin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franklin. Tax Penalty 3% For March - 7%. for April — Books Pose April 15 1964 TAX LEVY LAURENS COUNTY, S. C. GENERAL TAX LEVY Ordinary County Bonds County Deficit Library Bond - County-Wide Levy Total 14 6 4 « . 1 - • 24 Mills J2 i! u j i! ji it !i il ii i Laurens No. 56 24 Laurens No. 96 24 Cross Hill No. 56 ... 24 Ware Shoals No. 51-24 Greenville No. 520 — 24 35 30 30 45 42 3 4 4 13 1 2 2 1 5 5 Va % 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 68 75 71 74% 84% Laurens No. 55 made up and composed of the following old school and tax Districts: Laurens No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 11; Youngs, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10; Dials 1, 2, and 5; Sullivan 1 and 17; Scuf* fletown 4 and 12; Waterloo 2, 4, 6, and 14. V) 0 Laurens No. 56 made up and composed of the following old school and tax Districts: Cross Hill No. 13; Hunter 4, 5, 6, K-9, 42 and 16; Jacks No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 15; Scuffletown No. 1, 2 and 3. > . « Ware Shoals No. 51 is made up and composed of the following old school and tax Districts: Sullivan No. 2, 3, and 7; Waterloo No. 1 and 7. Greenville No. 520 is made up and composed of the following old school and tax Districts: Youngs No. 4 and Dials 3-B. , Clinton Hospital District is composed of all of District 56 except Cross Hill No. 13. The Above Taxes Due and Payable To - ALLEN D. COLEMAN, Treasurer EVERYDAY COUNSELOR By Bishop Herbert Bpoagh Vandalism, evil gossip, and de structive criticism are the pro duct of an empty and idle mind. There is an old saying whihe sums this up, “An idle mind la the devil’s workshop.” These habits start in childhood. It is a wise parent who when correcting a child instead of say ing “don’t do this,” suggests a different and productive course of Action. The small child is naturally in quisitive. He wants to explore himself and his surroundings. He asks questions. Telling him, “Do not do that” is poor practice. He should be encouraged and guid ed in his explorations. Unfor tunately, too many parents are not willing to take th time re quired to guit children. Children early express creative instincts. If they are taught and encourag ed in creative tasks, they ac quire habits of building up and are not likely to resort to tear ing down. ^ Watch children play. They quickly tire of ready-made toys, but will play for hours with simple things with which they can construct something of their own. I passed a home the other ooooam ■GREAT! SAVINGS 5/ II FRESH PORK LB. NECK BONES . . . . 13c ECONOMY CUT LB. PORK CHOPS 39c ECONOMY CUT La CURED HAM 39c MULLET LB. FISH 10c SUGAR 5 k. 29c (WITH PURCHASE OF FOUR LIGHT BULBS AT $1.00) GOLDEN RIPE LB. BANANAS, lb. ..... 10c WHITE KING 10 LBS. FLOUR .. ... . .. 79c BLUE PLATE 12-OZ. PEANUT BUTTER. 29c LACE SINGLE ROLL TOILET TISSUE . . . . 5c COLLARDS hwk 19c EGGS, 3 doz. LOO SAXET 303 CAN TURNIP GREENS .. 10c GREEN BUNCH ONIONS m TOMATOES, lb. . . 10c BLUE PLATE (Limit 1) PINT MAYONNAISE .. 19c GREEN L& CABBAGE . 5c Pitts Vegetable Mark EAST CAROLINA AVENUE OPEN 6 A. U-ll P. M.